Book-ish and Book-ish Café

Crickhowell
Tables and chairs beneath a pitched roof with a display of colourful books in the Book-ish Café loft.
A woman holding A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike in front of bookshop shelves.
Chorizo and potato hash topped with a poached egg at Book-ish Café.
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Tables and chairs beneath a pitched roof with a display of colourful books in the Book-ish Café loft.
A woman holding A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike in front of bookshop shelves.
Chorizo and potato hash topped with a poached egg at Book-ish Café.
A café dish with cherry tomatoes, leafy herbs and potatoes on a white plate.
Colourful illustrated spines of children’s books arranged in a row.

Welcome to Book-ish and Book-ish Café

Book-ish is an independent bookshop at 18 High Street in Crickhowell, with books for adults and children alongside gifts, games and cards. The booksellers can help you choose your next read or track down a particular title. You can also browse books, special editions and pre-orders online.

Book-ish Café

The café has its own entrance on Silver Lane and seating over two floors, including the upstairs loft. Stop for breakfast, a light meal, coffee or cake. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan choices, with gluten-free options available; tell the team about allergies before ordering.

Suppliers include Black Mountain Roast, Cashells and Black Mountain Smokery, alongside locally made Welsh cakes and bara brith. The owner lists free Wi-Fi, accessible facilities and baby changing. Contact the café about your particular access needs, especially if you plan to use the upstairs space, and check the website for current menus and opening hours.

Books and events

Book-ish runs author talks, signings, book clubs and other events in Crickhowell and at venues elsewhere. Check the individual event’s location before booking through the website; the shop can help with tickets by phone or in person. There is also a separate Book-ish branch on Frogmore Street in Abergavenny.

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Emma Corfield-Walters
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info@book-ish.co.uk
01873 811256

Book-ish & Book-ish Café, 18 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BD

Tables and chairs beneath a pitched roof with a display of colourful books in the Book-ish Café loft.

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How to book

Browse the event programme and book tickets on the Book-ish website, checking the venue for your chosen event. For book orders, café enquiries or help buying tickets, phone or email the Crickhowell team.

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info@book-ish.co.uk
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